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Ambu ASCHIX:AMBUBC 85 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.60 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:AMBUBC with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of kr112.16. Among 612 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Ambu AS ranks better than 56.05% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Ambu AS's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -1.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ambu AS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:AMBUBc'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.6 Med: -1.4 Max: 0.3
Current: -1.6
During the past 13 years, Ambu AS's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.30%. The lowest was -7.60%. And the median was -1.40%.
CHIX:AMBUBc's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 56.05% of 612
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: -2.6
vs CHIX:AMBUBc: -1.60
Ambu AS (CHIX:AMBUBc) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Ambu AS 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
CHIX:AMBUBC vs ABT, SYK, MDT: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Ambu AS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Ambu AS 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Ambu AS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ambu AS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -1.60 mean?
Ambu AS (CHIX:AMBUBC) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -1.60 as of Jun. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Ambu AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ambu AS ranks #269 out of 612 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 44%.
Is Ambu AS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Ambu AS's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.60. Based on the distribution chart, Ambu AS ranks #269 out of 612 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ambu AS has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ambu AS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Ambu AS ranks #269 out of 612 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Ambu AS in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Ambu AS and its competitors. Ambu AS's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ambu AS stock overvalued right now?
Ambu AS (CHIX:AMBUBC) has a current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -1.60. The stock's GF Value™ is kr112.16, compared to a current price of kr66.90 — trading 40.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.60. Ambu AS's overall GF Score™ is 85/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ambu AS (CHIX:AMBUBC), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.60 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Ambu AS (CHIX:AMBUBC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ambu AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr66.90 is trading 40.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr112.16.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:AMBUBC:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -1.60
GF Value™: kr112.16 vs. price of kr66.90 (40.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:AMBUBC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ambu AS provides medical technology solutions. The company's business consists of research and development of new solutions, which are then manufactured, marketed, and sold. It operates in two verticals: Endoscopy Solutions and Anesthesia & Patient Monitoring, with the majority of revenue being generated from the Endoscopy Solutions business. Geographical segments include North America, Europe, and the Rest of the World.
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